Cockrow Bridge in Surrey will open in the coming weeks to provide wildlife, including lizards and insects, with the ability to move between fragmented habitats.
The bridge itself is a floating patch of nature reserve; its contents were excavated and transplanted from the heathland on either side. Heather, the tough wiry shrub that defines heathland, is already springing up in purples and yellows above the A3's roar, supporting the area's insects and reptiles.
"They can feed here, get cover, they can bask, they can breed," says Herd. Ground-nesting birds, such as nightjars, woodlarks and Dartford warblers, will also benefit from the newly connected landscape. (Surrey, South East England.)
"Geologists die at an alarming rate in the movies, often very early on in the movies seen, which requires some deeper analysis. The death percentage varies between 35.7–31.6 percent over our sampling years. Of the 202 geologists in 141 movies, 69 die or are found dead (Fig. 3). Thankfully, this percentage has decreased to 34.2 percent with the latest addition of data." Via.
Teruhide Tomori has added a photo to the pool:
Location : The Yura River Bridge.
Between Tango-Yura station and Tango-Kanzaki station of KYOTO TANGO RAILWAY.
京都丹後鉄道 / 丹後由良 〜 丹後神崎 駅間
安寿の里もみじ公園 / 京都府宮津市石浦
Fire reported in Simi Valley, north-west of Los Angeles, on Monday as footage shows at least one home burning
A fast-growing brush fire ignited on Monday morning in southern California, prompting evacuation orders and damaging at least one home.
The fire was reported just after 10am in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura county about 30 miles north-west of Los Angeles.
Continue reading...People are believed to have been shot, said an officer, and Todd Gloria, the mayor, urges people to avoid the area
Police have responded to a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, authorities said.
Anthony Carrasco, an officer, said they believe people have been shot. Aerial television footage shows a heavy police presence outside the mosque.
Continue reading...Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the Department of Defense last September
The New York Times has filed a second lawsuit against the Pentagon, arguing that its recent policy requiring journalists to have official escorts when on Pentagon grounds is unconstitutional.
The Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the US Department of Defense, which it calls the Department of War, last September.
Continue reading...Victim in his 20s was beaten up in north London street having stepped outside to use his phone
A Jewish man is being treated in hospital for injuries to his face and body after being attacked by a number of men in north London.
Police were called in the early hours of Monday morning following reports that a Jewish man had been assaulted by a number of men outside a property on the Grove in Golders Green.
Continue reading...NEW YORK (ANP) - De Amerikaanse aandelenmarkten wisten maandag in het laatste handelsuur een belangrijk deel van de eerdere verliezen goed te maken. Dat gebeurde nadat de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump had gezegd dat een op dinsdag voorziene aanval op Iran niet doorgaat. Er zijn momenteel diplomatieke inspanningen om Iran en de VS tot een overeenkomst te brengen. De aanval is volgens hem tot nader order uitgesteld.
De toonaangevende S&P 500-index verloor uiteindelijk nog geen 0,1 procent op 7403,05 punten. Techbeurs Nasdaq eindigde 0,5 procent lager op 26.090,73 punten, terwijl de Dow-Jonesindex 0,3 procent hoger sloot op 49.686,12 punten.
Eerder op de dag gingen beleggers over tot winstnemingen, in afwachting van nieuwe ontwikkelingen rond het conflict in het Midden-Oosten. Vooral chipbedrijven moesten het ontgelden.
DEN HAAG (ANP) - Het kabinet wil samen met gemeenten meer inzetten op "maatwerk" in lokale asielopvang, zei premier Rob Jetten (D66) na afloop van overleg met bestuurders uit gemeenten en provincies. Een speciaal "vliegend team" moet gemeenten ondersteunen die nu nog niet voldoende capaciteit hebben om hun aandeel aan vluchtelingen op te vangen. Wat het team precies gaat doen en hoe het maatwerk eruit moet zien, zei Jetten er niet bij.
Jetten sprak met de bestuurders na enkele onrustige weken rondom opvanglocaties. Bij rellen in Loosdrecht werd brand gesticht bij een noodopvang. "Dit gaat alle perken te buiten", herhaalde de premier.
Hij sloot zich aan bij een oproep van bestuurders aan politici om niet langer begrip te tonen voor gewelddadige demonstranten. "Hierop is geen enkele nuance mogelijk. We moeten het keihard veroordelen en die mensen moeten snel worden opgespoord en gestraft." Jetten sprak het Openbaar Ministerie daarover, dat volgens hem "zeer gemotiveerd" is om achter de relschoppers aan te gaan.
SCHIPHOL (ANP) - Schiphol kan niet uitsluiten dat er dinsdag opnieuw lange wachtrijen bij de beveiliging ontstaan, zoals maandag het geval was. "Op basis van de ontwikkeling die we vanochtend hebben meegemaakt, durven we nog niet te zeggen wat het beeld dinsdag definitief zal zijn", zegt een woordvoerder van de luchthaven.
Bij de security ontstonden maandag lange wachtrijen, op de dag dat de opzet van de beveiliging op de luchthaven werd aangepast. Bij meerdere vertrekhallen stonden mensen tot ver achter de incheckbalies te wachten. Inmiddels zijn de wachtrijen "nagenoeg verdwenen", aldus de woordvoerder.
Schiphol werkt sinds maandag niet meer met vijf maar met drie beveiligingsbedrijven, waarmee nieuwe bedrijven zijn opgericht waarin Schiphol ook een belang heeft. Door de nieuwe opzet zijn veel van de bijna 5000 beveiligers overgegaan naar een nieuwe werkgever. De werkwijze is gekozen om Schiphol meer grip te geven op de beveiliging, ook om chaos met lange rijen tot buiten de vertrekhallen zoals in de zomer van 2022 te voorkomen.
Op tijd aanwezig
"We hadden een lastige opstart van de nieuwe beveiligingsorganisatie door een samenloop van omstandigheden, met name door onverwachte onderbezetting van beveiligers en ICT-problemen in de ochtend die de hele dag effect hebben gehad", aldus Schiphol.
Net als maandag adviseert Schiphol reizigers dinsdag op tijd op de luchthaven te zijn. Voor vluchten binnen Europa is dat twee uur van tevoren en voor intercontinentale vluchten drie uur. "Dan hebben reizigers voldoende tijd voor check-in en de beveiligingscontrole." Ook wordt reizigers aangeraden actuele informatie in de gaten te houden, bijvoorbeeld via de Schiphol-website en luchtvaartmaatschappijen.
Thomas Hawk posted a photo:
Microsoft is testing long-requested Windows 11 customization options, including a resizable taskbar, smaller taskbar buttons, and a more configurable Start menu that lets users reduce recommended content. BleepingComputer reports: Starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8493, the taskbar can now be configured to use smaller buttons and moved to the bottom, top, left, or right side of the screen. "The ability to move the taskbar to the top or sides of the screen has been one of the most requested features, and we are bringing it to Windows 11," said Diego Baca, partner director of Microsoft Design. "With this update, when small taskbar is enabled, you get smaller icons, a shorter taskbar, and more vertical space for your apps (see video below). No restart or sign-out is required."
[...] Microsoft is also rolling out changes to give Windows users more control over the Start menu, allowing them to toggle off recommended content and customize its size. "These controls are designed to work together. If you want a Start menu with just your pinned apps, you can turn off Recommended and All," Boca added. "If you want a full Start that shows everything, you can leave it all on. The goal is simple: it is your choice, and it should be easy to make." However, Microsoft will maintain a list of recently installed apps, as it is a key way for users to discover new applications alongside the Microsoft Store.
Furthermore, Microsoft is improving file relevance by adjusting how files are displayed and ordered to prioritize the most relevant items, and will also allow users to hide their name and profile picture from the Start menu. [...] In addition to taskbar and Start menu improvements, the company plans to reduce notifications, simplify Windows settings, and ensure that device setup on new Windows PCs requires fewer reboots. Microsoft is also working on improving Windows search, aiming for a more consistent experience across the Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer, and Settings.
[...] Microsoft is also rolling out changes to give Windows users more control over the Start menu, allowing them to toggle off recommended content and customize its size. "These controls are designed to work together. If you want a Start menu with just your pinned apps, you can turn off Recommended and All," Boca added. "If you want a full Start that shows everything, you can leave it all on. The goal is simple: it is your choice, and it should be easy to make." However, Microsoft will maintain a list of recently installed apps, as it is a key way for users to discover new applications alongside the Microsoft Store.
Furthermore, Microsoft is improving file relevance by adjusting how files are displayed and ordered to prioritize the most relevant items, and will also allow users to hide their name and profile picture from the Start menu. [...] In addition to taskbar and Start menu improvements, the company plans to reduce notifications, simplify Windows settings, and ensure that device setup on new Windows PCs requires fewer reboots. Microsoft is also working on improving Windows search, aiming for a more consistent experience across the Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer, and Settings.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
There’s something so relaxing about watching art conservator Julian Baumgartner restore this damaged painting, a self-portrait by Italian painter Emma Gaggiotti Richards. I love how he paints tiny cracks in the damaged areas to match those in the rest of the painting.
There are many more videos and photos of Baumgartner’s restoration process on Instagram and YouTube. (via the kid should see this)
[This is a vintage post originally from Aug 2018.]
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